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Construction is set to begin on a new Coca-Cola facility in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, with a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Wednesday (September 17). The 240,000-square-foot sales and distribution center, located at 12 Ritter Way in South Lebanon, is a project of ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages. The company is investing $100 million into the facility, which aims to enhance operations in the Harrisburg area and support ABARTA's entire territory.
The new facility will feature advanced technology, including the Vertique case-picking and pallet-building system, to improve efficiency and service. According to the news release, Charlie Bitzer, Executive Chair of ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, expressed enthusiasm for the project, stating, "This facility will not only enhance our operations here in Harrisburg, but it will also play a critical role in supporting our entire territory."
The current Harrisburg facility distributes 6.7 million cases of product annually, serving 17 counties. The new center is expected to significantly expand ABARTA Coca-Cola's operations and capabilities. As reported by the Central Penn Business Journal, ABARTA has partnered with BW Design Group for strategic network planning and construction services. The facility is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2026.
ABARTA Coca-Cola is the exclusive distributor of Coca-Cola beverages throughout most of Pennsylvania, including Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, and parts of West Virginia and Ohio.